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The French Basque Country
Wherever you choose to holiday in France, there’s no escaping the blue, white and red of the French flag, patriotically displayed outside town halls and
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The gourmet Village Blanc | Vonnas, Ain
Between the magnificent vineyards of Macon in Burgundy and Bourg-en-Bresse Rhone-Alpes, around 50km north of Lyon, lies Vonnas. It’s a small town, with some 3000
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Discover real Pas-de-Calais: heritage, history & heavenly beaches
Nip across the Channel and discover real Pas-de-Calais, a land of authentic fishing villages with a timeless beauty, Belle Epoque seaside resorts, historic towns, and
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The best places for antiquing in Provence
Flea markets and antiquing are a way of life in France. And they’re not just about finding hidden treasures – it’s also a way to
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What to see in Collioure on the Côte Vermeille
The Vermillion Coast is in the Pyrénées-Orientales, in the Occitanie region, where the craggy Pyrénées mountains descend into the Mediterranean Sea. The view seen from
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The Calais Dragon – an extraordinary ride!
Calais is the perfect destination for a weekend, day trip and city break. There’s plenty to do and see from museums to memorial sites. The
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Guide to the Royal City of Loches, Loire Valley
There is an area of the Loire Valley known as Touraine, one of the traditional provinces of France. One of its most important cities was
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The fascinating Familistère Guise: A French social palace
Several years ago, I saw a black and white photo of a run down but enormous building in a small town called Guise, not far
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What to see and do in L’Étang de Thau
The Archipel de Thau lagoon in the south of France is a bit of a secret place. Around 20km long, and separated from the Mediterranean
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Combine a foodie visit to Lyon and Beaujolais
Gillian Thornton combines town and country on a short break to Lyon and the Beaujolais World beating grub and heavenly wines ‘Now stir the mushrooms
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